Federal Judge overturns BLM's fracking regulation

On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Scot Skavdahl in Casper ruled that
the Bureau of Land Management does not have the authority regulate
hydraulic fracturing, a controversial method of releasing natural gas from
the ground for harvesting.
The ruling puts the regulation of the practice into state, tribe and
industry hands. The BLM's rule was challenged by Wyoming, North Dakota,
Utah, and Colorado. BLM's regulations have been immediately set aside. Read
the full ruling here
.
“The Court got it right,” Governor Matt Mead said. “This is of particular
importance not only to Wyoming but the country. I have and I will continue
to aggressively assert Wyoming’s authority when threatened by federal
overreach.”
The ruling has received praise from Wyoming's congressional delegation.
“Today is a victory not only for state management and responsible
stewardship of our natural resources, but also for states’ rights,” said
Rep. Cynthia Lummis. “This rule undermined the careful and efficient
regulation of fracturing that states have put in place, like the rules
written by Wyoming. I am glad to see Judge Skavdahl rule in favor of the
State of Wyoming and others and will continue my own work to rein in
overreaching federal agencies.”
“Wyoming and other energy states – not Washington – are best prepared to
regulate oil and natural gas production," Sen. John Barrasso said. " It is
encouraging to see a federal court clearly state the limits of the
president’s power. Judge Skavdahl’s ruling should be upheld. The courts
must recognize that Congress has not given BLM the power to regulate
hydraulic fracturing.”
"In its efforts to regulate hydraulic fracturing out of existence, the
Administration has ignored the will of Congress, the states and the
American people," Sen. Mike Enzi said. "Wyoming doesn’t need the federal
government stepping in to undermine its carefully written regulations that
oversee energy production without burdening businesses with excessive red
tape.
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Federal Judge overturns BLM's fracking regulation

On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Scot Skavdahl in Casper ruled that
the Bureau of Land Management does not have the authority regulate
hydraulic fracturing, a controversial method of releasing natural gas from
the ground for harvesting.
The ruling puts the regulation of the practice into state, tribe and
industry hands. The BLM's rule was challenged by Wyoming, North Dakota,
Utah, and Colorado. BLM's regulations have been immediately set aside. Read
the full ruling here
.
“The Court got it right,” Governor Matt Mead said. “This is of particular
importance not only to Wyoming but the country. I have and I will continue
to aggressively assert Wyoming’s authority when threatened by federal
overreach.”
The ruling has received praise from Wyoming's congressional delegation.
“Today is a victory not only for state management and responsible
stewardship of our natural resources, but also for states’ rights,” said
Rep. Cynthia Lummis. “This rule undermined the careful and efficient
regulation of fracturing that states have put in place, like the rules
written by Wyoming. I am glad to see Judge Skavdahl rule in favor of the
State of Wyoming and others and will continue my own work to rein in
overreaching federal agencies.”
“Wyoming and other energy states – not Washington – are best prepared to
regulate oil and natural gas production," Sen. John Barrasso said. " It is
encouraging to see a federal court clearly state the limits of the
president’s power. Judge Skavdahl’s ruling should be upheld. The courts
must recognize that Congress has not given BLM the power to regulate
hydraulic fracturing.”
"In its efforts to regulate hydraulic fracturing out of existence, the
Administration has ignored the will of Congress, the states and the
American people," Sen. Mike Enzi said. "Wyoming doesn’t need the federal
government stepping in to undermine its carefully written regulations that
oversee energy production without burdening businesses with excessive red
tape.
#oilcity #buckrail #reboot #county10 #springcity #dally #county17 #shortgo
#bootstrapped #news